I am currently working on building a durability test stand that requires some form of gripping mechanism to press the shifting button or knob while being controlled by pneumatic actuators. In reality I feel like RB-Rbq-01 would work for my application. Basically we will have a temp controlled environment that will have an actuator moving in x and y directions. The gripper needs to be able to grip the shifter at different angles depending on the shifter and hold on to it while it goes through the whole set of shifts. My problem is that the actuators can apply up to 100N in X or Y directions at a time, but not simultaneously. I want to know if that gripper could hold on throughout that amount of applied force. Also the force would be applied prior to pressing the button. The test is designed to use maximum allowable force into the shift, so the entire mechanism will be slamming around a bit.
Any help is appreciated.
Interesting question. The gripper was not really designed for that type of motion, but we will check with the manufacturer and get their feedback.
Below is the reply from the manufacturer:
Environmental conditions must be respected
If I understand right, the shifter will need to “rotate” slightly within the gripper jaws to allow the translational movement (X and Y) of the “actuator” ? Or is the shifter having a translational movement only?
100N is the maximum Break Away Force, so yes the gripper can sustain that force. But if you pick the part in “pinch mode” the part may slip since the Recommended Payload in Fingertip Grip is 2.5 kg. So you would have to make sure that your part is wrapped around by the fingers to avoid slipping.
Slamming around will cause external forces to the gripper. You have to make sure that the total force applied to the gripper does not exceed 100N. This is really important. If you have higher forces involve, we have a stronger product: 2-Finger gripper - 200N, which we will add to the website shortly.
